Check Out the Schedule for the 2018 International Lineman's Rodeo
Lineman's Rodeo Week is full of activities for linemen and their families. From the safety conference and trade show at the Overland Park Convention Center to the competition on the Agricultural Hall of Fame grounds, the event is designed to promote safety, fun and camaraderie. Here is the schedule for the 2018 International Lineman's Expo and Rodeo.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
International Lineman’s Rodeo Safety & Training Conference
Overland Park Convention Center
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Master and Chief Judges set up rodeo grounds
Thursday, October 11, 2018
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
International Lineman’s Rodeo Safety & Training Conference
Overland Park Convention Center
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
International Lineman Rodeo Expo Booths Open
Overland Park Convention Center
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master/Chief Judge’s Meeting Overland Park Sheraton
Friday, October 12, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
International Lineman Rodeo Expo Booths Open
Overland Park Convention Center
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Contestant’s Registration
Overland Park Convention Center
Team members and apprentices must pick up rodeo packets and sign releases
All three team members must pick up their packet together.
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Judges meetings (Master, Chief, Event Judges and assistants only).
Overland Park Sheraton
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Judge’s Information & Registration
Overland Park Convention Center
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Apprentice testing at OPCC
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Contestant’s Registration Open for Late Arrivals
Overland Park Convention Center
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Barbecue and Trade Night
Overland Park Convention Center
BBQ will be served 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
7:00 am
Opening ceremony and instructions to participants
Rodeo Grounds – Ag Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, KS
7:30 am
Rodeo competition begins
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Awards Banquet
Dinner served
Overland Park Convention Center
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Awards Presentation
About the Author
Amy Fischbach
Electric Utilities Operations
Amy Fischbach is the Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade. She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected].